County to consider Solid Waste rate increase after RBS trash request deemed unworkable

May 5, 2025

Macon County commissioners approved further discussion of a Solid Waste rate increase and said the county lacks manpower to accept extra trash from the City of RBS; formal rate change was deferred to the Legislative Body meeting.

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Mayor/Chairman Steve Jones told the committee on May 5 that the budget committee discussed a possible increase to Solid Waste rates. He said the City of RBS contacted Solid Waste Director Keith Centers about bringing their trash to county facilities, but Jones and Mr. Centers agreed the county does not currently have the manpower to accept additional intake.

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